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January 9, 2022; Maui, Hawaii, USA; Jon Rahm acknowledges the crowd after making his putt on the 13th hole during the final round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions golf tournament at Kapalua Resort – The Plantation Course. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports| Reuters
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January 9, 2022; Maui, Hawaii, USA; Jon Rahm acknowledges the crowd after making his putt on the 13th hole during the final round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions golf tournament at Kapalua Resort – The Plantation Course. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports| Reuters
The 2022 PGA Tour is off to a captivating start, and we have witnessed some incredible performances so far. Now the tour is heading to Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego with the 2022 Farmers Insurance Open. And this is probably the first event of 2022 with almost a full star-studded field.
We have players like Jon Rahm, Tony Finau, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka, and many more donning the field. Hence, fans are sure to have an incredible time watching the best in the business go up against each other. While defending champion Patrick Reed will be hopeful of retaining the trophy, here are the top 5 picks to win the 2022 Farmers Insurance Open this week.
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Top 5 picks to win the 2022 Farmers Insurance Open
5. Dustin Johnson
Dustin Johnson is one of the favorites to win the Farmers Insurance Open this week. Even though he has been struggling slightly on the PGA Tour, this could be the event where he gets his confidence and momentum back.
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4. Xander Schauffele
Xander Schauffele has gone silent with his performance since winning the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But this could be the event where he can showcase his authority, as he is one of the best when it comes to iron play on the PGA Tour.
3. Justin Thomas
After an impressive performance at the 2021 PNC Championship, Justin Thomas is all set to reign supreme at this event as well. Notably, if we look at his game and golf course conditions, JT could well be the guy who will emerge as a winner this weekend.
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January 9, 2022; Maui, Hawaii, USA; Justin Thomas acknowledges the crowd after making his putt on the first hole during the final round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions golf tournament at Kapalua Resort – The Plantation Course. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
2. Patrick Reed
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The defending champion Patrick Reed is the outright favorite to retain his Farmers Insurance Open trophy. He has always performed well in this tournament and hence is one of the top contenders to lift the trophy this week.
1. Jon Rahm
The World No. 1, Jon Rahm is the favorite golfer to win the trophy this week. This was the same course where he won the 2021 U.S. Open, and hence the Spanish golfer has sweet memories and knows the conditions very well.
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These are the power rankings for the 2022 Farmers Insurance Open. But who are your top picks to win the trophy this week? Do let us know in the comments section.
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